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A20 NCJ

1989 Porsche 944

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 NCJ
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 106,801 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 106,683 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,159 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 103,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,515 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,707 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,707 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 94,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2014 93,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside parking brake eff.low

Pass 21 May 2013 92,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower steering column universal joint has slight play.

nearside parking brake effciency low.

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 25 May 2012 91,280 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake eff.low

rear number plate poor

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,753 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom steering u.j has slight play

Pass 14 May 2010 84,276 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 80,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2008 76,197 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,733 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 6 Jun 2007 73,731 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 May 2006 68,640 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 68,640 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2005 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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A20 NCJ is a 1989 Porsche 944 in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 NCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 NCJ registered?

A20 NCJ is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is A20 NCJ safe to buy?

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